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... and purchase information. All Rights Reserved. TravelMate 800 series User's guide Original Issue: February 2003 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any person of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed ...or changes. Other company's product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. No part of this publication may be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Copyright © 2003 Acer Incorporated. Such changes will be made periodically to the ...
... and purchase information. All Rights Reserved. TravelMate 800 series User's guide Original Issue: February 2003 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any person of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed ...or changes. Other company's product names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. No part of this publication may be incorporated in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Copyright © 2003 Acer Incorporated. Such changes will be made periodically to the ...
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... about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (global.acer.com). English iii First things first We would like to thank you . Follow these steps: 1 Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate. 2 Click on how to print out a copy, this User's guide is not...for you for making the TravelMate series of guides: First off, the Just for your choice for Starters... If Adobe Acrobat Reader is also available in PDF (Portable Document Format). For more productive. Your guides To help you ever need to use your TravelMate, we enjoyed making it...
... about our products, services, and support information, please visit our Web site (global.acer.com). English iii First things first We would like to thank you . Follow these steps: 1 Click on Start, Programs, TravelMate. 2 Click on how to print out a copy, this User's guide is not...for you for making the TravelMate series of guides: First off, the Just for your choice for Starters... If Adobe Acrobat Reader is also available in PDF (Portable Document Format). For more productive. Your guides To help you ever need to use your TravelMate, we enjoyed making it...
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English iv Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your TravelMate's standard keyboard. then click on Start, Turn off To turn on Start, ... above 50ºC (122ºF). If you cannot power off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command For Windows 2000: Click on the computer, simply press the power button, the button left...turn the power off the computer normally, press and hold the power switch for more information. • Use the customized functions for more than four seconds to perform power management functions. See "Front open view" ...
English iv Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your TravelMate's standard keyboard. then click on Start, Turn off To turn on Start, ... above 50ºC (122ºF). If you cannot power off , do any of the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command For Windows 2000: Click on the computer, simply press the power button, the button left...turn the power off the computer normally, press and hold the power switch for more information. • Use the customized functions for more than four seconds to perform power management functions. See "Front open view" ...
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...first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iv 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1 A TravelMate tour 3 Front open view 3 Front view Left view 5 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Features 11 Indicators 13 Using the keyboard 14 Special keys 14 Touchpad 22 Touchpad basics... 22 Storage 24 Hard disk 24 AcerMedia bay 24 Using software 25 Audio 27 Adjusting the volume 27 Power management 28 Moving around with your TravelMate 29 Disconnecting from the desktop 29 Moving around 29 Taking the computer home ...
...first iii Your guides iii Basic care and tips for using your computer iv 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 1 A TravelMate tour 3 Front open view 3 Front view Left view 5 Rear view 8 Bottom view 9 Features 11 Indicators 13 Using the keyboard 14 Special keys 14 Touchpad 22 Touchpad basics... 22 Storage 24 Hard disk 24 AcerMedia bay 24 Using software 25 Audio 27 Adjusting the volume 27 Power management 28 Moving around with your TravelMate 29 Disconnecting from the desktop 29 Moving around 29 Taking the computer home ...
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LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on page 20 for more details. Internal microphone for sound recording. Special keys for launching internet browser, email program and frequently used programs. See "Launch Keys" on and off to know your TravelMate Description Comfortable support area for your computer. English 4 # Item 5 Palmrest 6 Keyboard 7 Status indicators 8 Launch keys 9 Microphone 1 Getting to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. Inputs data into your hands when you use the computer.
LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on page 20 for more details. Internal microphone for sound recording. Special keys for launching internet browser, email program and frequently used programs. See "Launch Keys" on and off to know your TravelMate Description Comfortable support area for your computer. English 4 # Item 5 Palmrest 6 Keyboard 7 Status indicators 8 Launch keys 9 Microphone 1 Getting to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. Inputs data into your hands when you use the computer.
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... up or down when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. English 14 1 Getting to connect an... external keypad. A better solution would be to know your TravelMate Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Scroll Lock does ...
... up or down when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. English 14 1 Getting to connect an... external keypad. A better solution would be to know your TravelMate Using the keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Scroll Lock does ...
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... and press the Euro symbol. They are the four launch keys. To type the Euro symbol: 1 Locate the Euro symbol on your TravelMate 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for more information. The left-most button is set to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for "En English (United States)" is...
... and press the Euro symbol. They are the four launch keys. To type the Euro symbol: 1 Locate the Euro symbol on your TravelMate 4 Verify that the keyboard layout used for more information. The left-most button is set to www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for "En English (United States)" is...
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Note: When using an external USB mouse, you move the cursor. • Press the left and right buttons on the touchpad produces similar results. These two buttons are ... touchpad to do selection and execution functions. Tapping on a mouse. Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the touchpad to move your TravelMate Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support...
Note: When using an external USB mouse, you move the cursor. • Press the left and right buttons on the touchpad produces similar results. These two buttons are ... touchpad to do selection and execution functions. Tapping on a mouse. Touchpad basics The following items teach you how to use the touchpad: • Move your finger across the touchpad to move your TravelMate Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support...
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English 24 1 Getting to your storage needs. AcerMedia bay The AcerMedia bay accepts a wide variety of optional media drive modules for use with the following media storage: • High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • AcerMedia drive Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is... where your computer. This is the answer to know your TravelMate Storage This computer supplies you with your programs and data are stored. These optional items include: • CD-ROM drive • DVD-ROM ...
English 24 1 Getting to your storage needs. AcerMedia bay The AcerMedia bay accepts a wide variety of optional media drive modules for use with the following media storage: • High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk • AcerMedia drive Hard disk The high-capacity hard disk is... where your computer. This is the answer to know your TravelMate Storage This computer supplies you with your programs and data are stored. These optional items include: • CD-ROM drive • DVD-ROM ...
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... power switch. or Turn off Computer (Windows XP). 2 Select Shut down the computer: 1 Click on OK, or select Turn Off (Windows XP). If you are using one to disconnect your computer from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock... and click on Start, Shut Down... English 29 Moving around or traveling with your computer. Moving around "when you are just moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you may choose to consider when moving within the building.
... power switch. or Turn off Computer (Windows XP). 2 Select Shut down the computer: 1 Click on OK, or select Turn Off (Windows XP). If you are using one to disconnect your computer from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor, and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock... and click on Start, Shut Down... English 29 Moving around or traveling with your computer. Moving around "when you are just moving around with your TravelMate This section gives you may choose to consider when moving within the building.
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... computer again, unlatch and open the display (if closed); When you can put the computer in standby mode. If your TravelMate - If the meeting room. you are not actively using the computer. Note: If the sleep indicator is on . To resume, open the display; English 30 1 Getting to know your meeting is...
... computer again, unlatch and open the display (if closed); When you can put the computer in standby mode. If your TravelMate - If the meeting room. you are not actively using the computer. Note: If the sleep indicator is on . To resume, open the display; English 30 1 Getting to know your meeting is...
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32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English If you use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking it for instance, from country to protect your office building to hand-held metal .... Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • AcerMedia drive module(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to turn on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by...
32 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English If you use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking it for instance, from country to protect your office building to hand-held metal .... Traveling with you: • AC adapter • Spare, fully-charged battery pack(s) • AcerMedia drive module(s) • Additional printer driver files if you plan to use your computer at home for significant periods of time, you might also want to turn on luggage. • If possible, have the computer inspected by...
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...the BIOS level and runs during the BIOS routine check when a computer is powered up to prevent any illegal access to the system. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the left panel of . Some keyless models are also available. Together, they ...computer lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Security features include hardware and software locks - English 34 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle. If no Smart...
...the BIOS level and runs during the BIOS routine check when a computer is powered up to prevent any illegal access to the system. Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch located on the left panel of . Some keyless models are also available. Together, they ...computer lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Security features include hardware and software locks - English 34 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle. If no Smart...
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This information will be used by Acer service centers to confirm ownership in case your TravelMate English Important! If you enable this feature, please make sure that appears, you have already bypassed the Smart Card registration, please reinstall the application as a ...
This information will be used by Acer service centers to confirm ownership in case your TravelMate English Important! If you enable this feature, please make sure that appears, you have already bypassed the Smart Card registration, please reinstall the application as a ...
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... • Right-click on the Start menu, • Right-click on a folder or icon on your TravelMate English • System Lock Option When Lock system when the Smart Card is not in use (default) is selected, if the Smart Card is removed, the PlatinumSecure screensaver comes up , and Password Option...to know your Windows desktop, or Other files under that folder are already encrypted with that five users can also be registered on a file to use is selected, no protection for system files or files that the encryption is not recursive, i.e., when you encrypt a folder, only the files ...
... • Right-click on the Start menu, • Right-click on a folder or icon on your TravelMate English • System Lock Option When Lock system when the Smart Card is not in use (default) is selected, if the Smart Card is removed, the PlatinumSecure screensaver comes up , and Password Option...to know your Windows desktop, or Other files under that folder are already encrypted with that five users can also be registered on a file to use is selected, no protection for system files or files that the encryption is not recursive, i.e., when you encrypt a folder, only the files ...
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...in this password with password checkpoints on page 54 and your online guide for more details. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to each command. Click Yes and continue browsing. 7 To close PlatinumKey when you are already registered. 6... this password with password checkpoints on your Windows taskbar and select Close PlatinumKey. 40 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English 4 If PlatinumKey is being used for the very first time, it and click the Go button. If you choose No, you will ask "Would you have stored...
...in this password with password checkpoints on page 54 and your online guide for more details. • User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to each command. Click Yes and continue browsing. 7 To close PlatinumKey when you are already registered. 6... this password with password checkpoints on your Windows taskbar and select Close PlatinumKey. 40 1 Getting to know your TravelMate English 4 If PlatinumKey is being used for the very first time, it and click the Go button. If you choose No, you will ask "Would you have stored...
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... different external devices to a telephone jack. Warning! Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in V.90/92 56Kbps AC'97 Link fax/data modem. To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, see your online guide for more details. English 45 Expanding...
... different external devices to a telephone jack. Warning! Fax/data modem Your computer has a built-in V.90/92 56Kbps AC'97 Link fax/data modem. To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port to the computer, see your online guide for more details. English 45 Expanding...